Senior Support Worker / Team Leader - Residential Children Home
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Residential Home Team Leader to oversee daily operations within their children's home. They have a two-bedded home offering medium to long-term placements for looked-after children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, mild mental health needs, and mild learning disabilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of care staff and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care tailored to each child's individual needs. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while fostering a supportive and professional team atmosphere.
The ideal applicant will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and relevant experience in care settings.
What they offer:
Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime
Comprehensive training, including leadership development and qualifications
Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on professional growth
Duties:
Lead and supervise a team of care workers, providing guidance and support to ensure effective service delivery.
Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans in collaboration with children, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.
Monitor daily routines to promote safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour among children.
Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and organisational policies relating to child protection and safeguarding.
Facilitate training sessions and team meetings to promote professional development and team cohesion.
Maintain accurate documentation related to care plans, incident reports, and progress notes using IT systems.
Foster strong communication channels between children, families, external agencies, and staff members.
Organise activities that support the emotional, social, and educational development of children in residence.
Assist with transport arrangements by driving when necessary to facilitate appointments or outings.
Experience:
Proven supervising experience within a care home or senior care environment specialising in children's services.
Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
Experience in developing and implementing individualised care plans for young people.
Strong communication skills suitable for liaising with children, families, professionals, and external agencies.
Competence in using IT systems for record keeping and reporting purposes.
Driving experience is desirable; valid driving licence essential for transporting children when required.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a children's residential care setting, with experience in a supervisory or senior role preferred.
Qualifications: A Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent (Level 4 or willingness to work toward it is advantage).
Knowledge: Familiarity with safeguarding practices, regulatory standards, and behaviour management techniques.
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